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Vhd - Cylap / Lapinjet

J

Jessica Rabbit

Mama Doe
Hello Again
Started another thread - sorry

My Boys are going for their VHD jab in just under 2 weeks time.
Firstly, can someone explain why they have this jab.
I just know they have to have it, but not sure why?
Obviously it's to protect them. But from What?

Secondly, Parsnipbun strarted a thread yesterday about CYLAP and LAPINJET.
Are these 2 different compositions that can be used to inject and protect them and if so, should I be asking my vet what he uses?
What are the pros and Cons to both sorts. It sounds like it is a financial and economic decision that vets are taking, when choosing the vaccine.


Please help explain - thank You
 
Here is some info about VHD :
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/VHD_UK.htm

The CYLAP Vaccine was the first to be licenced for Rabbits. It can be given from 10 weeks of age and onset of immunity is established 21 days after vaccination
There-after an annual booster is required.
http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Fort_Dodge_Animal_Health/Cylap/-44934.html

The LAPINJECT Vaccine is newer to the market. It can be given from 5 weeks of age and onset of immunity is 6 days post vaccination.
There-after an annual booster is required
http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/CEVA_Animal_Health_Ltd/Lapinject_VHD/-42508.html
 
Thanks Jacks Jane -I will call the vet and see what he uses.

From the posts I have read, it seems to be the CYLAP that could cause a problem with the limp.

If the vet uses Lapinjet, are there any side effects I should look out for that?

Sorry for so many questions, but I want to be prepared for all eventualities.

(I do hope I stop worrying soon - I'm never neurotic about anything!! Pesky rabbits!!!!:love:
 
Jessica Rabbit said:
Thanks Jacks Jane -I will call the vet and see what he uses.

From the posts I have read, it seems to be the CYLAP that could cause a problem with the limp.

If the vet uses Lapinjet, are there any side effects I should look out for that?

Sorry for so many questions, but I want to be prepared for all eventualities.

(I do hope I stop worrying soon - I'm never neurotic about anything!! Pesky rabbits!!!!:love:
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Your Bun may be a bit off colour for 24 hours- ie quiet and perhaps not eating as much as normal. But the Bun should not stop eating altogether. They normally return back to their normal self after 24 hours. Some Buns may get a local skin reaction at the site of the vaccination. The risk of this happening can be reduced if the Vet uses a new needle from the one used to draw up the vaccine dose and by massaging the vaccination site for a couple of minutes after the vaccine has been administered.

Janex
 
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